McIntosh County Historic Resources Survey Report: Phase Two Prepared for the McIntosh County Board of Commissioners and the McIntosh County Historic Preservation Commission by Rebecca Fenwick, MHP Lominack Kolman Smith Architects 301 W. Broughton Street, Suite 301 Savannah, GA 31401 (912) 232-5561 Table of Contents Statement of Acknowledgement .............................................................................................................. i List of Figures ........................................................................................................................................ ii List of Tables ........................................................................................................................................ iii List of Photographs ................................................................................................................................ iv Acknowledgements ................................................................................................................................. 2 Executive Summary ................................................................................................................................ 3 Section 1: Project Description ................................................................................................................ 5 Section 2: Summary of Previous Preservation Projects .......................................................................... 7 Section 3: Developmental History .......................................................................................................... 9 Section 4: Survey Methodology & Results ........................................................................................... 15 Section 5: Architectural Analysis ......................................................................................................... 20 Architectural Styles .................................................................................................................. 20 Building Types ......................................................................................................................... 30 Other Notable Buildings .......................................................................................................... 44 Notable Outbuildings ............................................................................................................... 45 Structural Characteristics and Building Materials ................................................................... 47 Section 6: Recommendations for Preservation ..................................................................................... 48 Section 7: Bibliography ........................................................................................................................ 50 Appendix 1: Index of Historic Resources Surveyed Appendix 2: Field Maps Appendix 3: The Significance of the Dixie Highway Statement of Acknowledgement Phase One of the McIntosh County Historic Resources Survey has been financed in part with federal funds from the National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior, through the Historic Preservation Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. However, the contents and opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of the Interior or the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, nor does the mention of trade names, commercial products or consultants constitute endorsement or recommendation by these agencies. This program received Federal financial assistance for identification and protection of historic properties. Under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, the U. S. Department of the Interior prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender or disability in its federally-assisted programs. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility as described above, or if you desire further information, please write to: Office for Equal Opportunity, National Park Service, 1849 C Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240. i List of Figures 1. Areas Surveyed in Phase One and Two ........................................................................ 3 2. McIntosh County Phased Survey Zones ....................................................................... 5 3. 1722 Map of Fort King George .................................................................................. 10 4. Altamaha Delta Ferry Postcard .................................................................... Appendix 3 5. Delta Motel Postcard ................................................................................... Appendix 3 6. Potential Dixie Highway Historic District Map ........................................... Appendix 3 ii List of Tables 1. Number of Resources Surveyed by Type ..................................................................... 17 2. Number of Resources by Construction Date by Decade .............................................. 18 3. Breakdown of Resources by Original Use ................................................................... 19 4. Breakdown of Resources by Current Use ..................................................................... 19 5. Breakdown of Resources by Architectural Style .......................................................... 20 6. Breakdown of Resources by Building Type ................................................................. 30 7. Breakdown of Resources by Exterior Materials ........................................................... 47 8. Dixie Highway Resources in Phase Two Survey Area ................................. Appendix 3 iii List of Photographs (All photographs were taken by the author unless otherwise stated in the text of the report) 1. Colonel Houston House, W side Highway 17, approx. 1 mi. S of bridge to Darien .... 21 2. Dunwoody-Tyson House, 14273 Highway 99, Ridgeville ........................................... 22 3. Thompson-Dean House, 1014 Scott Road, Ridgeville ................................................. 23 4. Henry Atwood House, SW corner of Riverside and Cedar Point Road, Valona .......... 24 5. Baisden Chapel, 5489 Highway 99, Crescent .............................................................. 25 6. Single Dwelling, 800 Congress Street, Darien ............................................................. 26 7. Single Dwelling, 1325 Lakeshore Drive, Darien ......................................................... 27 8. Single Dwelling, 1506 Wayne Street, Darien ............................................................... 28 9. Single Dwelling, 1113 Ridge Road, Darien ................................................................. 29 10. Arthur Hamilton House, 1263 Ashantilly Road, Darien .............................................. 32 11. Hopkins-Williams House, 5709 Highway 99, Crescent ............................................... 33 12. Legree-Britt House, 1756 Bond Road, Darien ............................................................. 34 13. Paul House, 13931 Highway 99, Ridgeville ................................................................. 35 14. Single Dwelling, 5412 Highway 17, Ardick ................................................................ 36 15. Single Dwelling, 1012 McIver Place, Meridian ........................................................... 37 16. Single Dwelling, 14191 Highway 99, Ridgeville ......................................................... 38 17. Single Dwelling, 1145 Oak Street, Darien ................................................................... 39 18. Single Dwelling, 1038 Skunk Lane, Bolden ................................................................ 40 19. Single Dwelling, 1132 Ridge Road, Darien ................................................................. 41 20. Single Dwelling, 10736 Highway 99, Carnigan ........................................................... 42 21. Single Dwelling, 9422 Highway 99, Carnigan ............................................................. 43 22. Bolden Home Lodge, 1038 Rev. Palmer Road, Bolden ............................................... 44 23. Clark-Reames House Kitchen, 14009 Highway 99, Ridgeville ................................... 45 24. Servant’s Cottage at Clark-Reames House, 14009 Highway 99, Ridgeville................ 46 iv Acknowledgements We would be remiss not to thank the many individuals and groups that assisted us in the completion of Phase Two of the McIntosh County Historic Resources Survey. Gratitude is extended to the McIntosh County Historic Preservation Commission, Raluca Filimon and the Historic Preservation Division (HPD) of the Department of Natural Resources, and County Manager Patrick Zoucks who provided generous guidance and effective management throughout the project, guiding project methodology and implementation. As in Phase One, the insight and connections made with the assistance of Eunice Moore proved invaluable. Gratitude is extended to Ms. Moore, who’s passion for McIntosh County history and involvement in the community is contagious. Likewise, the guidance, encouragement, and insight shared by Buddy Sullivan again elevated the credibility and success of this survey phase. A special thank you to Mr. Sullivan. Throughout the survey, our efforts were enhanced by the numerous property owners and individuals we encountered along